Hudson Yards groundbreaking

December 5, 2012 12:02 PM

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, shows the base of the developmentÃ‚Â’s south office tower as it would be viewed from the Highline. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. less

In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, shows the base of the developmentÃ‚Â’s south office tower as it would be viewed from the Highline. With the ceremonial ... more

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by... Photo-3847726.53430 - Times Union

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, shows the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking west from Midtown. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. The first office tower is expected to be completed in 2015. less

In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, shows the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking west from Midtown. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on ... more

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by... Photo-3847738.53430 - Times Union

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In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, the section of the development named the Ã‚Â“Commercial SuperblockÃ‚Â” is shown. The Ã‚Â“Commercial SuperblockÃ‚Â” is one element of the transformation the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg officiated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the projects first office tower, scheduled to be finished by 2015. less

In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, the section of the development named the Ã‚Â“Commercial SuperblockÃ‚Â” is shown. The Ã‚Â“Commercial SuperblockÃ‚Â” ... more

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In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson... Photo-3847727.53430 - Times Union

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AN artist's rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, shows the base of the developmentÃ‚Â’s south office tower as it would be viewed from the Highline spur. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. less

AN artist's rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, shows the base of the developmentÃ‚Â’s south office tower as it would be viewed from the Highline spur. With the ceremonial ... more

Photo: AP

AN artist's rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson... Photo-3847728.53430 - Times Union

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In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, shows the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking northeast. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. The first office tower is expected to be completed in 2015. less

In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson Yards, shows the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking northeast. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, ... more

Photo: AP

In this artist rendering created by MIR and released by Hudson... Photo-3847729.53430 - Times Union

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, the Hudson Yards Observation Deck is shown. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. The first office tower is expected to be completed in 2015. less

In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, the Hudson Yards Observation Deck is shown. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the ... more

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by... Photo-3847744.53430 - Times Union

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In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking northeast while on the Hudson River is shown. With the ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, the transformation of the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from a railroad storage yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks has begun. The first office tower is expected to be completed in 2015. less

In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by Hudson Yards, the Hudson Yards redevelopment as it will be seen while looking northeast while on the Hudson River is shown. With the ceremonial ... more

Photo: AP

In this artist rendering created by Visualhouse and released by... Photo-3847740.53430 - Times Union

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A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from an isolated rail yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks. less

A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP

A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called... Photo-3847730.53430 - Times Union

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The Empire State building is seen in the background as a BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from an isolated rail yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks. less

The Empire State building is seen in the background as a BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP

The Empire State building is seen in the background as a BG 40... Photo-3847733.53430 - Times Union

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The area slated to be a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards is photographed, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from an isolated rail yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks. less

The area slated to be a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards is photographed, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP

The area slated to be a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards is... Photo-3847735.53430 - Times Union

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A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from an isolated rail yard into a sleek new neighborhood of spiky high-rises and graceful parks. less

A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ambitious development is meant to transform the largest undeveloped property in Manhattan from ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP

A BG 40 drill rig breaks ground for a new neighborhood called... Photo-3847736.53430 - Times Union

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands by by an artist's rendering of a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards as he speaks during the ground breaking ceremony, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The 26-acre site on Manhattan's west side is the planned home for a new business district. Those connected to the Hudson Yards plan envision millions of square feet of office space and housing, as well as a riverfront park and a cultural center. less

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands by by an artist's rendering of a new neighborhood called Hudson Yards as he speaks during the ground breaking ceremony, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in New York. The ... more

Photo: Mary Altaffer, AP

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg stands by by an artist's... Photo-3847732.53430 - Times Union